Merlin Software Technologies Appoints Dr. Curt Alexander to Board of Directors

Burnaby, BC - August 13, 2001 - Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc. - (OTCBB: MLSW), a leader in software development and business solutions for the small to medium-sized (SME) enterprise market, today announced the appointment of Dr. Curt Alexander to Merlin’s Board of Directors. Dr. Alexander is a corporate advisor and brand strategist, with an extensive international portfolio and a solid track record of success.

"Dr. Alexander’s experience in assisting both technology, and non-technology, companies develop and execute a corporate branding strategy will be instrumental in helping Merlin transcend from being a developer of technology solutions to a provider of technology solutions," said Robert Heller, President and CEO of Merlin. "We are fortunate to add such a well respected member of the international business community to our team of advisors".

Curt Alexander has advised blue chip companies in Europe, Asia, and North America. He is currently a partner at OWL, an international brand and strategic marketing consultancy based in San Francisco, and is an active speaker on branding, corporate strategy, and marketing communications.

"Merlin is well positioned to take advantage of the enormous market opportunity in the network attached appliance space," said Dr. Alexander. "I am looking forward to working with Hank Barber, the rest of Merlin’s board, and the company’s management team to make Merlin a success."

About MERLIN Software Technologies International, Inc.

Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: MLSW) develops technology solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises. Merlin has developed widely used applications such as PerfectBackUP+ 7.0 and CommunicadoFAX 4.0 for Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Netware, RedHat, and other versions of Linux and Unix. Merlin is leveraging these products to deliver new and more powerful network attached solutions to its customers.

Merlin recently announced EssentialServer, a new line of network attached storage appliances that meet the needs of small to medium-sized enterprises, with 1-100 employees. EssentialServer addresses the two biggest challenges in managing a company’s information, scaling data storage capacity as digital files grow, and protecting a business from financial and legal disaster that arises from the loss of important information. At an entry-level price of $999.00 USD, EssentialServer is a perfect fit for a small business, regional office, or corporate department.

For more information, contact:

Randy Halischuk Director, Investor Relations MERLIN Software Technologies International, Inc. Tel: (604) 320-7227 Toll Free: (877) 988-7227 Email: ir@merlintechnologies.com

Sarah Jane Ormerod Director, Corporate and Marketing Communications MERLIN Software Technologies International, Inc. Tel: (604) 320-7227 Toll Free: (877) 988-7227 Email: sjormerod@merlinsoftech.com

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